Author Guidelines—Manuscripts (CE)

Dental Learning welcomes original, unpublished article submissions on general dentistry and dental hygiene, endodontics, periodontics, oral health, dental disease prevention, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, esthetic and restorative dentistry, oral pathology, orthodontics, pain control, and practice management topics. Other dental topics will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The emphasis is on clinical techniques for the general dentist and dental hygienist and practical, up-to-date review articles. Articles must present a balanced view of therapeutic options, using generic names whenever possible and avoid promoting commercial products or services. Please follow the ADA/CERP Guidelines for fairplay.

Manuscript Review: All articles are peer-reviewed by members of the CE Advisory Board, the Advisory Board Chairman, and the CE Director. The Advisory Board Chairman and the publisher reserve the right to make revisions in the text where appropriate. If questions arise, the author will be contacted for clarification. Authors are responsible for meeting advisory board requirements for final approval and publication of manuscripts.

Manuscript Format: Articles should be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages, in 12-point Times New Roman font, with 1-inch margins, and should include: (1) a 10-question, multiple choice CE quiz; (2) 3 to 4 Learning Outcomes; (3) a 1-paragraph (100 word max) abstract; (4) figure captions corresponding to up to 20 photos/figures; (5) references, tables, and other additional material; (6) information about author(s) including name, credentials, position or title, school and organization affiliations, address, phone number, and email address. Manuscripts should be submitted via e-mail.

Learning Outcomes: All manuscripts must include 3 to 4 Learning Outcomes that identify what readers will learn from the article. State each objective in terms that clarify its clinical relevance. They should appear before the abstract in this format:

After reading this article, the reader should be able to:
explain proper digital x-ray sensor placement techniques for capturing bitewing and periapical images.
describe recent advances in digital radiography technology and their impact on diagnostic image quality.
discuss the hardware and software requirements for converting a general practice from film-based diagnostic imaging to digital radiography.

CE Quiz: All manuscripts should include a CE quiz consisting of 10 multiple choice questions that reinforce the learning objectives. Four possible answers should be supplied, with the correct answer noted. The correct answer must be located within the article. No true/false questions.

Example:
1. Which of the following was a component of the microabrasive slurry used in treating the case study patient?
a. 18% hydrochloric acid
b. 6.6% hydrochloric acid
c. 37% phosphoric acid
d. 12% phosphoric acid (correct answer: b)

References: References must appear in the text as numbered superscripts (not footnotes) and listed at the end of the manuscript in the order in which they appear in the text. Generally, the majority of references should be less than 10 years old. Authors must provide complete bibliographic
information for all materials cited. Journal references must include author(s), journal (using National Library of Medicine abbreviations only), volume numbers, inclusive page numbers, and date of publication. Please limit the number of references to 50 (if more references are needed, notify the editors below). Follow these American Medical Association Manual of Style examples:

Journal
1. Paster BJ, Boches SK, Galvin JL, et al. Bacterial diversity in human subgingival plaque. J Bacteriol. 2001;183:3770-3783.

Book
1. Sturdevant C. The Art and Science of Operative Dentistry. Ed 3. 1989. Chicago, Mosby, pp 18-20.

Additional AMA/ADA Style Guide Information
Journal of the American Dental Association author guidelines can be found at: http://www.ada.org/995.aspx  
Journal of the American Medical Association author guidelines can be found at:
http://jama.ama-assn.org/misc/ifora.dtl

Product References: Each trade name product mentioned in the text must be referenced with the manufacturer’s name. For example: Impregum Soft Polyether (3M ESPE).

Figures and Illustrations: All figures should be supplied digitally. High-res (300 dpi) jpg or tiff files are acceptable.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Per ADA CERP guidelines, authors must disclose their own or a family member’s commercial or financial interest in products, or developmental or research relationships with companies that manufacture products by signing a Conflict of Interest Declaration. This form should be submitted at the time the manuscript is submitted. Any commercial or financial relationships will be acknowledged in the article.

Copyright Reproduction Permission: Tables, photographs, or illustrations reproduced exactly from another work must be accompanied by written permission from the original source. Full credit will be given to the original source.

Editorial Responsibilities: The editorial staff will assist in making all manuscripts the best they can be, which includes improving their organization, language, and communication impact on readers. They also will make basic punctuation and grammatical changes. In addition, the editorial staff will make changes necessary to ensure a balanced view of all therapeutic options and to eliminate any promotional language of commercial products. Ultimately, the content and writing are the author’s responsibility, as are incorporating editorial suggestions, answering queries, approving changes, verifying accuracy, and finalizing for publication.

Editorial Contacts
For information, contact the editorial staff:
732/577-6590
Julie Cullen, Managing Editor: jcullen@dentalproductshopper.com
Jason Schwartz: Online Managing Editor: jschwartz@dentalproductshopper.com

Author Guidelines—Manuscripts (Non-CE)

Dental Learning welcomes original, unpublished article submissions on general dentistry and dental hygiene, endodontics, periodontics, oral health, dental disease prevention, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, esthetic and restorative dentistry, oral pathology, orthodontics, pain control, and practice management topics. Other dental topics will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The emphasis is on clinical techniques for the general dentist and dental hygienist and practical, up-to-date review articles. Articles must present a balanced view of therapeutic options, using generic names whenever possible and avoid promoting commercial products or services. Please follow the ADA/CERP Guidelines for fairplay.

Manuscript Review: All articles, including those that do not offer CE, are peer-reviewed by members of the CE Advisory Board, the Advisory Board Chairman, and the CE Director. The Advisory Board Chairman and the publisher reserve the right to make revisions in the text where appropriate. If questions arise, the author will be contacted for clarification. Authors are responsible for meeting advisory board requirements for final approval and publication of manuscripts.

Manuscript Format: Articles should be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages, in 12-point Times New Roman font, with 1-inch margins, and should include: (1) a 1-paragraph (100 word max) abstract; (2) figure captions corresponding to up to 20 photos/figures; (3) references, tables, and other additional material; (4) information about author(s) including name, credentials, position or title, school and organization affiliations, address, phone number, and email address. Manuscripts should be submitted via e-mail.

References: References must appear in the text as numbered superscripts (not footnotes) and listed at the end of the manuscript in the order in which they appear in the text. Generally, the majority of references should be less than 10 years old. Authors must provide complete bibliographic information for all materials cited. Journal references must include author(s), journal (using National Library of Medicine abbreviations only), volume numbers, inclusive page numbers, and date of publication. Please try to limit the number of references to 50 (if more references are needed, notify the editors below). Follow these American Medical Association Manual of Style examples:

Journal
1. Paster BJ, Boches SK, Galvin JL, et al. Bacterial diversity in human subgingival plaque. J Bacteriol. 2001;183:3770-3783.

Book
1. Sturdevant C. The Art and Science of Operative Dentistry. Ed 3. 1989. Chicago, Mosby, pp 18-20.

Additional AMA/ADA Style Guide Information
Journal of the American Dental Association author guidelines can be found at: http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/pubs/jada/authors/auth_general.asp  
Journal of the American Medical Association author guidelines can be found at:
http://jama.ama-assn.org/misc/ifora.dtl

Product References: Each trade name product mentioned in the text must be referenced with the manufacturer’s name. For example: Impregum Soft Polyether (3M ESPE).

Figures and Illustrations: All figures should be supplied digitally. High-res (300 dpi) jpg or tiff files are acceptable.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Per ADA CERP guidelines, authors must disclose their own or a family member’s commercial or financial interest in products, or developmental or research relationships with companies that manufacture products by signing a Conflict of Interest Declaration. This form should be submitted at the time the manuscript is submitted. Any commercial or financial relationships will be acknowledged in the article.

Copyright Reproduction Permission: Tables, photographs, or illustrations reproduced exactly from another work must be accompanied by written permission from the original source. Full credit will be given to the original source.

Editorial Responsibilities: The editorial staff will assist in making all manuscripts the best they can be, which includes improving their organization, language, and communication impact on readers. They also will make basic punctuation and grammatical changes. In addition, the editorial staff will make changes necessary to ensure a balanced view of all therapeutic options and to eliminate any promotional language of commercial products. Ultimately, the content and writing are the author’s responsibility, as are incorporating editorial suggestions, answering queries, approving changes, verifying accuracy, and finalizing for publication.

Editorial Contacts
For information, contact the editorial staff:
732/577-6590
Julie Cullen, Managing Editor: jcullen@dentalproductshopper.com
Jason Schwartz: Online Managing Editor: jschwartz@dentalproductshopper.com